Vocabulary

• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• such as: For example; like
• act against: To take action in opposition to something or someone.
• lead to: To result in some action
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• for instance: As an example.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• back then: At that time in the past.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at least: As a minimum
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• rip out: To remove something quickly and violently.
• cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
• chop off: To remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• awareness: Having knowledge of something
• virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
• mentality: Attitude toward, or a belief about something
• violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
• invisible: Being unable to be seen
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• dairy: Concerning or made from milk
• ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
• vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
• global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
• chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing